Join us for the 2018 Lignite Energy Council Fall Conference to be held Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the Bismarck Event Center. This meeting will feature the popular Mine & Plant Updates (for members only) as well as updates to important legislation and regulations impacting the lignite industry on the local, regional and federal levels. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
John Kriesel -- Author, Still Standing

John Kriesel somehow survived a roadside bombing that claimed his legs and two buddies.

In 2006 Kriesel was nearly blown to shreds by a 200-pound roadside bomb in the parched sands of Iraq, but battlefield angels in army uniforms kept him breathing long enough to reach a field hospital. He died three times and was shocked back to life. Somehow he survived through four hospitals, 35 surgeries and months of recovery. He lost both legs and suffered numerous other major injuries, but it was the loss of two close friends that hurt the most. 

The guy who wasn’t supposed to survive and was told he probably would be in a wheelchair the rest of his life walked out of Walter Reed Army Medical Center after nine months. Working with author Jim Kosmo, Kriesel reveals his motivational story in “STILL STANDING: The Story of SSG John Kriesel,” winner of eight national book awards.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration opens on Wednesday, June 27. Member registration is $200 per attendee, with discounts applied based on membership level. Once again, a discount for registering six or more attendees will be applicable. 

Late registration will begin on September 20, at which time all member attendee rates will raise to $250 (no discounts available). 

EXHIBITOR BOOTHS
Exhibitor booths are available for qualifying members. Each exhibitor booth can  be reserved for $450 (includes ONE attendee). Booths are sold on a fist-come, first-serve basis; only 30 exhibitor booths are available. >> More information

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
An array of sponsorship opportunities are also available to members. All sponsors will receive recognition before and during the event. Please review the sponsorship levels for complete details. Please note that deadlines do apply. >> More information